Don't Buy a Pet

"Saving one dog will not change the world, but surely for that one dog, the world will change forever." ― Karen Davison

Adopt, Don't Buy!

San Franciscans are generally a socially responsible lot. Many of us bike or take public transportation to work. We buy local and organic produce. And we make an extra effort to make ethical lifestyle choices. So when it comes to animals, why do we continue to buy rather than adopt?

When you adopt an animal, you're not just saving the life of the animal you're welcoming into your home. You’re giving another animal an opportunity to move to the adoption floor and find a new family. And, you’re reducing the demand that keeps puppy and kitten mills in business. Many people buy from animal mills without realizing that these breeding facilities abuse and neglect their animals.

Each year, millions of unwanted animals enter shelters across America. More than three million cats and dogs are euthanized every year; millions more small animals, like rabbits and hamsters, meet the same fate. Adoption helps break this cycle and put an end to the animal mill industry.

If you would still rather buy than adopt, make sure you buy from a responsible, reputable breeder. Don’t support animal mills!